Weather & Climate in Plain Dealing, LA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Plain Dealing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 264 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	64.4°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	264 ft (80 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density	539/sq mi
Coordinates	32.9070°N, 93.6992°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Bossier Parish County
Nearest Airport	Shreveport Regional (SHV) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.0"

42% above US avg

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.88"

Driest Month (Sep) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	41.5 / 100
Community Resilience	35.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

May 17, 2012	3 km NE of Timpson, Texas	M4.8	126 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2013	3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M4.3	130 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2013	14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M4.2	130 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2013	11 km SE of Timpson, Texas	M4.1	131 km	5 km
May 10, 2012	9 km NW of Timpson, Texas	M3.9	127 km	7 km
Jan 27, 2024	4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M3.6	92 km	9 km
Jan 18, 2025	0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.5	35 km	5 km
Mar 16, 1997	6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas	M3.4	147 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2025	5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas	M3.2	131 km	9 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	97 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2021	8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.2	43 km	5 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	102 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2021	7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.0	44 km	5 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	112 km	5 km
Aug 21, 2025	8 km W of Huxley, Texas	M3.0	130 km	7 km
Jan 6, 2025	4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.0	33 km	9 km
May 31, 2013	7 km SE of Timpson, Texas	M2.9	131 km	5 km
Jan 29, 2013	4 km S of Timpson, Texas	M2.8	133 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2024	1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.8	103 km	5 km
Dec 17, 2001	3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	99 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Laura	Category 3	98 mph	116 km
2008	Ike	Category 2	98 mph	260 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	75 mph	290 km
2005	Rita	Category 1	75 mph	270 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

666 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 688 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999	EF4	44 km	19.3 mi	7
Dec 3, 1978	EF4	46 km	6.2 mi	2
Mar 12, 1971	EF4	97 km	5.1 mi	1
Dec 19, 1957	EF4	65 km	17.7 mi	2
Nov 4, 2022	EF3	92 km	15.7 mi	0
Jan 20, 2010	EF3	64 km	15.6 mi	0
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	35 km	9.9 mi	0
Feb 24, 2007	EF3	91 km	26.0 mi	0
Jan 12, 2005	EF3	91 km	24.0 mi	2
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	66 km	16.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	62 km	32.5 mi	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	59 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	78 km	14.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	67 km	8.5 mi	0
Mar 1, 1997	EF3	87 km	18.0 mi	0
Nov 3, 1992	EF3	76 km	7.0 mi	0
Nov 15, 1987	EF3	80 km	12.2 mi	0
Apr 23, 1985	EF3	18 km	13.0 mi	0
May 2, 1984	EF3	76 km	61.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1982	EF3	82 km	7.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX	41,645	69 km
2022	TXCLR-FY22-RX-W	3,288	49 km
2022	CANEY C 11-14	2,323	71 km
2011	592	2,278	36 km
2011	PETERS CHAPEL	2,072	59 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,756	47 km
1996	007 CORNEY LAKE BED	1,716	89 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,618	66 km
2011	MARSHALL	1,583	66 km
2018	C-25 26 27	1,565	48 km
2018	MIDDLEFORK UNIT	1,514	67 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,478	100 km
2011	RELEASE	1,398	32 km
2004	UNNAMED	1,358	44 km
2007	UNNAMED	1,325	94 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,317	46 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,199	44 km
2022	C-24 28	1,161	43 km
2011	UNNAMED	1,046	30 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,029	98 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	48°F (9°C)	4.1 in
March	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in
April	63°F (17°C)	4.1 in
May	71°F (22°C)	4.6 in
June	78°F (26°C)	4.6 in
July	83°F (28°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.3 in
September	75°F (24°C)	3.2 in	Driest
October	65°F (18°C)	4.3 in
November	54°F (12°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
December	47°F (8°C)	4.5 in

Plain Dealing has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and September the driest (3.2").

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